Roy Williams' experienced Tar Heels were my preseason pick for the national title. But during the second half of last night's game at Duke, the Tar Heels didn't demonstrate the heart of a champion.

Yes, North Carolina won. At Cameron Indoor. For the ACC regular season title. After shutting the Blue Devils down for the final five minutes plus.

But Mike Krzyzewski's club wanted it more. A lot more. For most if not all of the second half, the Blue Devils outhustled the Tar Heels.

Now we know why Tyler Hansbrough is known as "Psycho T." It is because his inspired play, last night included, stands in stark contrast to "lethargic UNC."

Hansbrough is the exception to North Carolina's heartless rule over college basketball. A reign of terror I now predict will come to an end during March Madness -- when grit, determination and toughness count for more than pure talent and experience.